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St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

The Claiborne Guardian pays the
following handsome tribute to Hon.
Randall Gibson, our senior senator ::
We hear it said and have heard
it repeated so often that the fac
tions OF the party now in control OF
State would make it q point to de-
feat Randall Gibson at the next
election, that we think it time to
make note OF this matter. Why
do they array themselves III What
appears to be solid opposition to
him? They bring nothing against
his record as A member OF Congress,
nothing against his character as a
private citizen. The trouble is,
Gibson regards Democratic trl-
umphs as triumnls for the people
and for their benefit, and not solely
and exclusively for the benefit OF a
certain class OF politicians, who
fight political battles actuated by
hope OF the spoilS of office. The
spoils faction i'll the State didn't
get the Federal spoils, and that's
the trouble. The customhouse has
been filled by men from Jonas
down. who will do their duty po-
litically whether there is an office
in view or not. Gibson has con
tributed to this result, and for his
right-dolng is the combination
against him. We say this much,
not as supporting Senator Gibson
for another term, but as matter
Of justice to him.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
FOR SALE.
THE ETIIoROI-GHRRED RACE STALLION
WARPATH.
RAISED Rl THE WELLS FAMILY IN RAPIDE>

PEDIGREE:
By Wardance; Wardance by Lexington out
OF Reel; Reel by imported Glencoe. Warpath,s S
of Glycara is sister TO Pryor by imported Glen
coe whose dam is Gypsy own sister to Medoc-
Medoc is by American Eclipse.
For particulars, apply TO the owner
JOSEPH DEJEAN,
ian l-tf Rarry's Landing.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

dee. 25-6t
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

m ~ aR~R sto be made. Cut this out
B@HHEBE NEand return to and we
M 81 will send you free, some
sMa H@ 4 thing of great value and
"NEbV E Importance to You, that
HOH-Hw will start You in business
which will bring you in
more money right away
than ANYTHING else in this world. Any one can
do the work aud live at home. Either sex all
ages Something new that just coins money
for all workers We will start you; capital not
chances of a lifetime Those who are ambitious
and enterprising will not delay: Grand outfit
free Address TRUE & CO., Augusta, Maine.
Dec Ally.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
ugPOEzCART FONTENOT.

who made Homestead Entry No. 5SsS for the
South half of North West quarter Section "a.
Township South OF Range / West Louisiana
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
Of said land. viz:
AugllStln Lallave. Glt>tave Hollier, Jean Bite
Gauhrrt 0. Pit All OF 81. Landry Parish Lid.
THOMAS J. BUTLER,
ian 1-Gt Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
EDWARD DARDEAE
NOTICE i!
UNITED STATES LAND OFFIt

UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
New Orleans, La, Dec. 10th, 1SsG.
| Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
tu make final proof III support Of his claim. and
that said proof will be made before tile Judge
on Clerk of Court, at OpclOuSaS. La, on
Saturday February 9Th. 1887. viz:
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
NOTICE! !!

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans la.
Decembcr 2Sth, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'll support OF his claim and
that said proof Will be made before the Judge
or in his absence the Clerk Of the District
Court at Opelousas La, on Saturday February
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
EQUALLY CRIMINAL.
: The Bienyille Parish Advance

The BIenvlIIe Parish Advance
says:
No political significance whatev-
er can be attached to the action of
Gen. Will A. Strong in faiiing to
account for the election ticket
money. Tt is either a plain case of
criminal practice or one of criminal
carelessness-the effect of both
being the same. Gov. McEnery
was doubtless too lenient in the
matter, and in this way, he too, has
committed an act of carelssness
which is equally as criminal as that
of MI. Strong.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15
NOTICE!
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans
nn4an,I,nn 1n{ u 90

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans La. !
December 29th 1886. J
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'll support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
Judge or in his absence the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court at Opelousas La, on Saturday.
February, 10Th, 1887, viz:
CELEsTHN =. MARCANTEL.
who made Homestead Eutry. No. 6156 for the
West half of West half Section 20, Township
6 South Range East Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
of, said land. viz:
AcdoiiIe Fontenot, Olibt Manuel Jean Bite
Manuel Simon Jean Bite Manuel. All OF St.
Landry Parish La.
THOMAS j. BUTLER.
ian 1-6t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

Moncure, Nichols, Garland,
Breaux, McEnery ct al. havye been
mentioned for the governorship.-
Shreveport Times.
St. Landry democrat., 1887-01-15

OLD PAPERS FOR SALE AT 25
cents per hundred. Apply at
this office to the DEVIL"
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-31

THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY
accomplshes for everybody exactly what Is claimed
fori One the for the great popularity OF
the Mustang Eminent Is found in its universal
applicability. Everybody needs such medicine.
The Lumberman needs it in case Of accident.
The Housewife needs It for generals family uss.
The Canaier needs 1t for his teams and his men.
The Mechanic needs it always on his work
bench.
The Miner needs It IN case OF emergency.
The Pioneer needsit-can't get along without It.
The Farmer needs 1t n his house, his stable,
and his stock yard
The Steamboat man or the Boctman need
It In liberal supply afoatand ashore.
The Horse-fancier needs lit Is his best
friend and safest reliance.
The Stoek-grower needs tit win save him
thousands Of dollars and . world Of trouble.
The Railroad man needs Il and win need ft 50
long his Life Is round Of accidents and dangers.
The Baekwoodsman needs IL There Il moth
ing like &c as In antidote for the dangers TO Life,
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs it about his store among
his employees. Accidents VIII happen. and when
these come the Mustang Liniment Is wanted fonce.
Keep o Bottle in the Hease. It's the best Of
economy.
Keep Bottle In the Factory. rtsfmmedisfe
use In case OF accident saves pain and loss OF wages
Keep q Bottle Always in she Stable Ter
nse VIXEN wanted
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-31
War to the Death.

"Was l in the war;" said Tralalou in
amazement. 'By jove, 1 was right at
the front and in the midst of it all the
time. l sang tenor in church choir
for six years. War? That was nearly
fifty-four years ago and-do you see
that boy over the way throwing stones
at my two little granddaughter for
calling him names? Well, sir, that
boy is the altos grandson. 1 should
say war?'' And as the friend passed
on the old man looked cautiously up
and down the street and then fired a
piece of brick at the boy that caught
him amidships and knocked all the
wind out of him in a wild despairing
howl that brought sweet-faced, white
haired old lady and a cistern pole
thirteen feet long out of a side door
and down the street, and before the
patrol wagon could catch up with them
she had broken two of the old gentle
mans ribs and pushed his nose away
over to one side of the face. 81 know
him." she said to the sergeant who ar
rested her, 81 know him of old. He
used to sing fiat in'Northfeld' fifty years
ago. "-BRdette.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-31
Thursday, March 81. 1887.
HENRY LIFTS, Editor.
The First Spring Lie.

George Brown, who lives up east of
the Catholic church, was reading mad
dog story over at Nick O'Brien's groc-
CRY the other morning. He thereupon
proceeded to disgorge this lurid tale:
Once. when we lived in Ohio, he OBJ
served his valuable bird dog acting
strangely. Securing the dog by stout
chain to young tree, he waited to see
what would come of it. In less than
two hours the dog was raving mad.
He few at the young tree and bit it
furiously in a dozen places. The dog
soon died. In about three weeks
the tree went mad. Its limbs
waved and thrashed about, all the bark
fell off, and the tree died in horrible
agonies.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-31
An Extra Session.

This country is receiving great flow
of information, just now, apropos of
Congress and the surplus. Every
wiseacre in the land is pouring forth
his views and convictions and advice
as to the necessity for and the prospect
of an extra session Of Congress between
the present time and the first Monday
in December next. Undoubtedly the
truth is hidden somewhere in the mass.
Will the President manage to distin-
guish it?
AS we understand the case, there is
but one contingency in which an extra
session would be even permissible. If
it should happen that a great accumu-
lation of money in the Treasury were
to lead to stringency in financial affairs
Throughout the country, and if there
were no means of disposing of this sur
plus and restoring it to active circula-
5tion, then, and only then, would the
President be justified in calling Con-
,ress together and asking it to take
3ognizance Of the emergency.
Is such an emergency probable?
The surplus is now accommodating at
he rate, roughly stated, Of fourteen
millions per month. Until the first of
July these millions can be disposed of
by purchasing and retiring the per
cent. bonds. After that, $50,000,00O
can be absorbed in the sinking fund,
and by setting aside the whole annual
allowance during the first three months
instead of distributing it over the
whole year, the surplus revenues of
July, August and September can be eX-
tinguished. This brings US to Oct. l.
Then what shall be done?
The question is whether any serious
crisis is likely to be precipitated by the
withdrawal from circulation and the
flrding in the Treasury of $14, 900, 600
month during October, November
December, it being assumed that
lgress will be in full operation by
1st of January and ready to grapple
the emergency. 1t is upon this
that the whole controversy hinges.
~ Of our wiSest public men believe
the accumulations of October,
ember and December would exert
snfayorable influence. Others hold
contract and insist that in so sensi-
a matter as that of money it would
ost perilous to incur the smallest
They claim that the appearance
athy on the part of the govern
mt would involve the gravest conse-
3nces, whereas the moral effect of
81 Presidents calling an extra session
1y in October. and thereby testifying
purpose and desire of the admins
n to seek a remedy for the evil,
exert most potent reassuring
nee upon the country.
The question, in fact, may properly
e considered within these limitations.
Until Oct. 1, there is an easy and au-
aorized way of disposing of the sur
and preventing any accumulation.
that, and until such time as Con-
may, in the ordinary course of
: Us, provide some further means
I ralizing the evil, there viii be
g and multiplying danger. VIII
nation call for immediate treat
October-or can it be safely
Congress as its regular session?
the problem in nutshell.-N.
The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1887-03-31
BOYS WANTING HOMES.
A COMPANY OF BOYS FROM
THE CHILDRENS' AID So
CIETY, OF NEW YORK,
WILL ARRIVE AT
ABILENE, FRIDAY
APRIL 1st. '87.

For the purpose of finding homes and employ
ment with farmers and others, On the following
conditions:
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ENDORSED BY
THE COMMITTEE.
Boys fourteen years old, are expected to work
one year fol their board and clothes At the end
of that time they are at liberty to make their own
arrangements.
Boys between twelve and fourteen are expected
to work for their board and clothes till they are
sixteen, but must be sent to school part of each
year.
Boys under twelve are expected to remain till
OF age, and must be treated by the applicants as
their own children in the matter of schooling,
clothing and training.
Should a removal become necessary it can be
arranged through the Committee or by writing
to the Agent.
The Society reserves the right of removing
boy at any time for just cause.
All the expenses Of transportation are paid by
the Society.
There will be meeting held at Smiths hall,
Friday, April 1st, at 1880 a. m for the distrbu-
ton of the boys. Those proposing to take one or
more boys are requested to hand their names to
one of the following gentlemen who have con-
sented TO act as Committee: Rev. DR.. Welsher,
Rev. 7. F. Stauffer, Mayor Rice, c. G. Bessey, NJ
Nicholay, John Johntz.
G. TROTT, Agent,
CHILDRENS' AID SOCIETY,
"a st. Marks Place, n. Y. 29-3t
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-01-11
The jefferson County
NEUTUA AL
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1878.

NFFERS to the people of jefferson County
~ Insurance III a safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance. which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged and keeps the money
al home. Good risks from responsible parties
arc invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday.
DIRECToRs-N. S. White. Henry B. Daven-
port. !. Garland Hurst. John w. Rider. w. H.
T. Lewis. X. Preston Chew. Vim. L. Wilson.
Eugene Baker: 5. W. Washington. James Logic.
Charles 2. Wilson. John II. little. Jacob S.
Melvin. f. G. W. Herr. Isaac IL. Stridcr.
COL. r. P. CHEW. President.
II. B. DAVENPORT. ............... Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE-N. s. White. Vim.
II. T. Lewis. Eugene Baker. Isaac II. Strider.
Il. p. Chew. S. W. Washington.
Local AGENTs.-Middlcway- G. Shirley !;
Kcarncysyillc-J. C. Bitncr; 1Inrpcr's Ferry
Chas. E. Trail; Shcpherdstown-J. S. Flemng
Dufficlds-C. l.. BarAhart; Churlcstown-
Washington tS Alexander.
Els" The Secretary will be found at the Com
Pany's Office. Gibson Building, Courthouse
yard. in CharlcstOwn:
Il. A. ALEXANDER,
Feb. 10, lSS2-odn12.79. Secretary.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-01-11
The Shenandoah Valley r. r.

Ex-Judge Charles J.. Lamberson,
counsel for the first mortgage bond
holders of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad Company at Roanoke, has
obtained a report of the master, who
has been taking testimony for the past
eighteen months, offering the points
made by him in behalf Of the first
mortgage bondholders: First. That
the lien of the first mortgage covers
the entire line of railroad and
branches from Hagerstown to Roa-
noke, Va. Second. That the first
mortgage is limited to the certificates
and outstanding bonds to the amount
of 81, ,27O, 600, which thereby invali-
dates S1,56O, GOO firsts which were
claimed to be held for the benefit of
the general mortgage bonds. IL was
established by evidence and report of
the master that this attempted issue
of 81 .56O, 900 bonds were never GER
titled by the trustee of the first mort
gage and without such certifcation
the bonds by the terms of mortgage
and by the face of the bonds are de-
clared to be invaIidated.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-01-11
Presbyterian Church Estab-

DAVIS, W. VA, Dec. 2O.-The COM
mission consisting of Rev. NJ. W.
woodworth, john N. Clymer and G.
W. Finley, with ruling eldeSST. f.
McGoole and John S. PancslSe, ap=
pointed by the -Presbytery or Win
chester at its meeting at Petersburg.
to organize church at this place.
held its meeting on Sunday, the 18th
inst. Fourteen memhers. Together
with sf.s-l84 LIZ ! c.....<.EE.., > - =,
eanized into church to he known as
the Presbyterian church Of Davis. w.
Va. AT the election of officers Wm.
X. Wilson, formerly an elder in the
First PRESBYTERIAN church Ia Cumber-
land, Md, James Parsons, formerly
an elder in the Romney church, and
A. d. Collins, formerly an elder in the
Elk Garden church, were chosen ell
ders. j. Neil Oliver, formerly dea-
con in the Hancock church, Mary
land, and Herman A. Myer, William
Swartz and A. c. Finley were elected
deacons. After recess the commits
sion reassembIed, and the above men,
toned officers were solemnly installed.
Messrs. Myer. Swartz and Finley
were also ordained as deacons. The
owing TO the church being
were held in Wilson's hall.
Cor. Wheeling Intefiigencer.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-01-11

standing between him and the gates
of prison. In all these long years he
has never forgotten or lost sight OF
you; hrooding over his losses and mis-
fortunes, he studied up aplan to catch
you at your cwn game. Fighting the
devil with fire, and beating you with
Your own trick, he has at last gotten
even with you. If / hold him ain
obliged to hold you--the offenses are
precisely similar except the motive
he was honest, you acted the rascal,
you played to swindle him, he only to
get back what was rightfully his own
justice, and destroying the bond, he
said -. Never have ], in a long ca
reer as criminal magistrate, decided
a case more in the interest of right.
i am rejoiced ut the shrewdness and
sagacity of this old man. myself
am an old merchant, but / never
dreamed of this plan of collecting old
debts" His name is Lewis, 'Old
Lewis we call him. Next morning
at o'clock, clean shaven, hair dyed,
he appeared to be a young man of 30
luSicIu Ol 50. Il CUl TGdtlN, StlIE
ley" said be, to begin life over
again. lYith those goods back and a
bill of leaders from you, i will In q
few years make up all the losses of
my past life. / must have something
to work off this old stock-a blue pill
to work off this old plumber" We
gave a line of 500 on 4S hours-haif
the bill was paid in "a hours, the other
next day. EUery day u. life, rain or
shine, when the young stock are turn
ing over for the morning nap, this
man stands at the door waiting the
hour of six. and is good for a hill of
from $3.50 to $3.50. What lesson
for the lazy young race who poke
around, old men at thirty, frosted in
the fight with Rock and Rye, shat
tered by dissipation, vice and Internal
How grandly this old
now basling in the sun
shine of prosperity, looms up among,
the pigmies, dead, buried and forgot
ten ere they have reached a third of
his wears. This is victory crowning
Genius with laurels on the very shores
of Jordan. -5
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-01-11
TO CONSUMPTIVES.

The undersigned having been re
stored to health by simple means, after
suffering for several years with severe
lung affection, and that dread disease
Consumption, is anxious to make
known to his fellow sufferers the means
of cure. To those who desire it, he will
cheerfully send free of charge) a copy
of the prescription used, which they
willfind sure cure for Consumption,
Asthma, Catarrh, Bronchitis and
all throat and lung Maladies. He
hopes ali sufferers will try his Remedy,
us it is invaluable. Those desiring the
prescription, which will cost them moth
ing, and may prove a blessing, will
please address, REV. EDWARD a. VIII
SON, Williamsburg, Kings County.
New York.
JuuuurS i, 1SS1-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-01-11

AN "IDEAL' EDITION OF LoSGFELLow's
PoEMs.-Thc expiration of copyright is atlast
bringing into really popular circulation the
works of some of the most celebrated Amer
lean authors. whose writings the high cost of
monopoly has kept within the hands of few
ALDEN. the Literary RerOttiOn publisher. has
recently brought ont a number of the best
books by Hawthorne. Prescott. Emerson. Poe,
Cooper. and others. He has now just pub
lished very pretty edition of LongfellOw's
Poems so far as copyright has expired. 1t is
in the form which he is making famous as the
Ideal Edui9n-bcautiful enough to be worthy
of the namc-the type being large Long Primer.
the printing and binding Ccioth) in excellent
taste. People who have been used to buying
LongfellOw might suppose the price of the
handsome volume to be Il dollar or more-in-
stead of which ALDEN asks only 25 cents for it J
Postage. cents extra. If by mail ALDENs
last catalogue. ca small quarto pages. which he
sends free to anyone (his publications are not
sold By Booksellers. buy direct only. is q YER
table literary wonder in its attractions. Ad-
dress JOHN B. ALDEN, Publisher, New York or
chicago.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-01-11

CLOSING Our, but don't intend to quit
Beachley tS Co.. the great combination mer-
chants of HagerstOwn. take pleasure in saying
to their many friends and the public generally
that their heavy purchases early in the season
of Dress Goods. Blankets FIannels. Cassimers,
Carpets Oil Cloths. Ladies Goats. DC. enables
them to offer many rare hargains. Itis n we'll
known fact that wool is about . per cent
higher and woolens have already advanced and
will likely be higher. Beachley & Co. are al
wavs willing to sell cheap
LADIES. MISSES AND CHILDRES's COATS.
all styles all qualities. all prices. just received
at Beachleys. This order was placed months
a;iII he sold cbeap. BEAcuLET < Co.
Tlcy sIWavt attract the crowd.
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SPIRIT OF JEFFERSON.
cnAR1Esrows. JEFFERSON COUNTY, W. Va.
TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY IL. 1887.
Various Items.

The Winchester Light Infantry will
attend the military encanpment at
Washington next May.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-01-11
Mantua-M aking.

NERs. j. o. TUTwILER is prepared to un.
wi dertake Manufacturing and all kinds OF
Family Sewing. at reasonable rates Residence
on Samuel street. near the Baptist Church.
April 2s, 1Ss1-tt.